Recently, composing paper compositions through weaving has become popular. If you have imagination, you can make anything. A panel of newspaper tubes is suitable for any interior. This article will introduce the reader to a master class on creating a composition with step-by-step instructions.
What is required?
The following materials are necessary for a newspaper panel from tubes:
- sheets of newspapers;
- PVA glue;
- needle;
- thread or wire for fastening;
- water-based gouache or acrylic;
- brushes (3 pieces);
- knitting needle, wire or pencil - for twisting;
- elastic.
Correctly twisted pieces of paper can revive the atmosphere of an apartment or a country house. In order for the panel to turn out beautiful, you must follow the step by step instructions.
Weaving technique
Making panels of newspaper tubes is quite simple. It is only necessary to follow a certain procedure.
- Chop the tubes. For a wall panel, you need sheets of a newspaper of size 44x56 cm. You can choose a different sheet size. In this case, the tubes will be larger or smaller. The quantity depends on the dimensions of the future masterpiece. First, it is better to cut up to 50 pieces.
- Twisting. You can twist the tubes with your own hands, without improvised means. Also use an auxiliary tool. To do this, place a sheet of newspaper at an angle to yourself. Attach a needle, pencil or wire to the end of the corner, and then begin twisting. At the end of the sheet you need to leave 15 cm, smear this gap with glue and continue twisting. At the end, carefully pull out the auxiliary tool.
- Painting. Chopped tubes are divided in half. One part is painted with one color, the second with another.If the letters are visible after the first coloring, you need to paint over each product again. Then you need to leave the tubes for a while, so that the paint is completely dry. It will take about an hour.
- Spiral twisting. In order for the wicker panel to turn out original, you need to give it a peculiar look. You need to twist the tubes into a spiral. First, you need the first half of the products of the same color. The glue is applied along the entire length and twisted into a spiral. The finished result is fastened with an elastic band so that all surfaces are firmly in contact with each other. The same work needs to be done with the other half of the tubes of a different color. You can alternate products. Thus, multi-colored spirals will be obtained. It is necessary that the discs come in different sizes.
- Compilation of wall panels from newspapers. At the final stage, fantasy is required. Spiral discs must be placed on a surface prepared in advance. This can be done as you like: to alternate multi-colored figures with monochrome, small with large, and vice versa. To fasten the figures together, use a thick thread or wire. Better take a thread. She is not so noticeable.
- When the panel is ready, You can hang it on the wall.
To ensure a long service life, you need to varnish the product. The coating also repels dust.
How to decorate?
Decorate the craft can be the simplest option - with the help of paint. This is done during manufacture. But if for some reason the finished panel does not suit its color, the composition can be revived with careless, colorful strokes. This will give the product brightness and revitalize the environment. For painting, it is recommended to use gouache or acrylic paints.
Newspaper panels are decorated using decoupage. This is a special technique using decoupage napkins or patterned cards. The picture is transferred to any surface. But it is worth considering that for applying decoupage it is better to use a light composition from newspapers. Otherwise, the image will merge with the background. To translate a picture, you need to cut a thin layer of the image from a napkin or decoupage card. After that, gently stick the picture on the surface of the panel.
You need to work slowly, preferably with a brush, so as not to tear a thin layer of the picture.
Also, the finished composition is decorated with various applications. You can decorate the product with beads, felt figures, fashioned details, knitted elements, cones, dried flowers, leaves, coffee grains or bark.
Beautiful examples
Wicker panels from newspapers will create additional comfort and enliven the atmosphere. The appearance of the composition depends on the imagination.
An interesting option is considered panel in the frame. The frame can be covered with cloth or burlap.
A composition of newspaper tubes will be an excellent decor for the kitchen. To do this, create a composition with applications of coffee or paste the picture through decoupage. You can use images with cooks, a cup of coffee or tea, fruits.
Thus make out children’s, selecting suitable children's drawings with cartoon characters or animals.
Newspaper composition can be made in the form of hours. To do this, you need to purchase the hands and clockwork in a radio store. The mechanism is mounted on the back of the panel and glued. The arrows are fixed on the front side of the composition, securing with screws. On the surface you can stick numbers. This option is possible without a mechanism. The panel with imitation of hours will approach any room.
A panel will fit into the interior of a country house with glued dried leaves, flowers or twigs. This will give an atmosphere of coziness and warmth. Such a composition with application is perfect for a city apartment. It is only necessary to observe the rules of combination with the decor and color palette.
A wall-mounted newspaper panel made of tubes is an excellent decoration for any room. All you need to create is an old newspaper and a big fantasy. Using auxiliary tools and materials, unique compositions are created that can give an excellent mood and create a cozy atmosphere.
A master class on making panels of newspaper tubes in the video below.
